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| On an elevation map, a line that connects all points of equal elevation. |
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| Using different colors to show different elevations. |
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| The average number of people living on a unit of land or per square mile. |
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| The approximate date or time. |
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| A representation of Earth on a map; a view of the round Earth on a flat surface. |
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| An area that is not accurate on a map projection. |
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| A map projection that shows the sizes of regions in correct relation to one another but distorts shapes. |
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| It's a type of map projection. Mercator was to put a grid on a map to show location. |
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| A graduated line, as on a map, representing proportionate size. |
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| The height of land above or below sea level. |
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| The level that is even with the surface of an ocean or sea. |
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| Distance measured in degrees North or South at the Equator and marked with parallels 0 to 90 degrees. |
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| Distance measured in degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian and marked with meridians from 0 to 180 degrees. |
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| The meridian, or imaginary line of longitude, that is marked 0 degrees on a map or globe. |
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| The meridian opposite the Prime Meridian which measures 180 degrees longitude and marks the change in calendar day. |
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| The parallel at 0 degrees latitude that is equal distance from North to South Poles and divides morthern and southern hemisphere. |
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| A triangle-shaped area of land at the mouth of a river. |
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| Flat land that is near the edges of a river and is formed by the silt deposited by floods. |
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| Narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas. |
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| Area of water and fertile land in a desert. |
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| Land that is almost completely surrounded by water. |
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| Area of high, flat land with steep sides. |
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